The Income Tax Department has reminded taxpayers having business or professional income that the due date for filing non-audit Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 is August 31, 2026.
The deadline applies to eligible taxpayers required to file ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-7, where the accounts are not subject to tax audit. Taxpayers covered under these categories are advised to complete their return filing within the prescribed deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues and potential consequences associated with delayed filing.
The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to log in to the e-filing portal and submit their returns before the due date. Taxpayers should ensure that the required information and supporting details are correctly reported while filing their returns.
Key Details:
- Assessment Year: 2026-27
- Applicable Returns: ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-7
- Category: Non-audit taxpayers with business or professional income
- Due Date: August 31, 2026
- Filing Mode: Online through the Income Tax e-filing portal
Taxpayers yet to file their returns are advised to complete the process at the earliest rather than waiting until the final date. CASansaar